Monday, April 4, 2011

The Haves and the Have-Nots

A rather incredible stat:
India’s poorest ventile corresponds with the 4th poorest percentile worldwide. And its richest? The 68th percentile. Yes, that’s right: America’s poorest are, as a group, about as rich as India’s richest.
Read the Economix post for details and a couple thoughts on Brazil. (Thanks, Eric!)

Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were

"It’s not a pipeline problem. It’s about loneliness, competition and deeply rooted barriers." Read more in the NYT .